BHS Emergency Fund

The BHS Emergency Fund provides financial assistance to registered Berkeley Hope Scholars facing unexpected, non-reccuring financial hardship that impacts their basic needs or academic success

Schedule an appointment with one of the following Staff Members

Charly King Beavers

Program Director
Berkeley Hope Scholars

Miguel Avila

Financial Aid Counselor
Berkeley Hope Scholars

Lexi Session

Mental Health Counselor
Berkeley Hope Scholars

Rebeca Borges

Academic Achievement Counselor
Berkeley Hope Scholars

Basic Needs Center Assistance Form

The best entry point to connect with the BNC about complex and urgent needs

Other Campus Resources

Basic Needs Center (BNC): The Basic Needs Center at UC Berkeley supports student belonging and well-being through both emergency relief and long-term services. Their holistic approach centers food, housing, and financial security.

Greater Community Food Pantries and Resources

Student Technology Equity Program (STEP): The Student Technology Equity Program provides long-term loans of technology hardware (laptops, iclickers, headphones, etc.) to undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Eligibility is determined based on financial need and instructional role (e.g. GSI/UGSI).

Library Technology Lending Program: The Library lending program is available to registered UC Berkeley students

Eligibility Criteria

Unexpected: The expense was not planned or anticipated due to unforseen events/emergencies (e.g medical emergencies, sudden housing issues)

Non-Recurring: One-time financial hardship. A specific type of request can only be made once

Financial Hardship: The situation presents a signifigant hardship or instability (e.g. risk of eviction, medical crisis, food insercuirty)